Back on routine is a superior feeling! This morning I started my day with an awesome
four-mile walk. It’s amazing how many
creative ideas come to mind while raising endorphin levels or as my son calls
it entering “Sheri Land.” On this
weight loss journey I’m learning I act on emotions much more than I realized-
good and bad. I don’t “feel” like
working out, I don’t “feel” like making good food choices OR I’m in the mood for cocktails, I feel like Mexican food tonight!
I firmly believe logic is an act of
wisdom and emotions should not get a vote in the decision making.
Our
thought process is a powerful tool. I know
if I let my mind think “I wish I didn’t have to work out.” I would plant a seed NOT to work that
morning. I’M SO THANKFUL I KNOW HOW TO
PLANT POSITIVE SEEDS! I witness many people whom make decisions with
emotion rather than logic and suffer extreme consequences. BUT I’m excited to know we can establish well
rounded lives as long as we are willing to recognize the weakness and put some
work in.
My
personality type is a sanguine. Sanguine’s
tend to think outside the box, very talkative, and live passionate lives. However, the downfall is that they are not naturally disciplined and need help with
organization (This explains why my Mother was CONVINCED I had some ADD issues
lol). Self discipline and organizational
skills are important for me to recognize to continue success in my life.
I have
to admit I love emotions as I’m a very passionate person. My personality allows me to celebrate to the
fullest, love passionately, initiative to make things happen, and keep things fun
and entertaining. My personality type
also make excellent entrepreneurs as our creativity is above average- HOWEVER without discipline or
organization I could be a HOT MESS! I’ve incorporated discipline and organization
to most parts of my life EXCEPT weight loss.
I never associated my weight loss struggles with my personality.
As I
mentioned in earlier blogs, my husband Darak is kicking butt in his weight loss
journey. IT SEEMS SO MUCH EASIER TO
HIM! My husband’s personality type is a phlegmatic. Phlegmatic are easy going, don’t carry strong
opinions, and very logical. They tend
to be patient and hardly ever worry about things. This personality type never stress over
guilty feelings like many women do! Darak
and I have very opposite personalities and THANK GOD for that because TWO OF ME
in the same room would be an overwhelming circus and TWO OF HIM in the room one
would wonder if there was a pulse (I hear crickets)!? Together we bring a balanced lifestyle.
I used
to always wonder- HOW DOES EVERYTHING COME SO EASY FOR HIM!? It used to drive me crazy because I couldn’t
figure out how he lived stress free or how decisions came so easy. It was later I realized I’m an emotional
thinker which can get messy if it’s not controlled. My husband makes decisions out of logic (which
explains all of the UN-romantic evenings. LOL) I admire how bad social situations would not
phase him but I will bite at the bit to shut my big mouth! I was thinking and reacting on emotion rather
than logic. Don't get me wrong- it's just as important for phlegmatic's to work on their weakness, however sanguines have it much harder when it comes to losing weight.
So my
new motto is TO MAN UP! Emotions are
GREAT and I’m thankful for my personality HOWEVER I know I can battle this weight
loss journey with less emotion and more LOGIC.
I appreciate all the support and encourage any chit chat-
mysheriann@yahoo.com
